Sonic Only Poker Run & Rally 2012

[gofastguy]

Looking to put together a Sonic Only Poker Run- 1st Annual Sonic Owners Poker Run & Rally 2012.

There is already high interest and responses from owners from posting on other sites.

Sonic is in as a sponsor.

I am looking for impute and interest to see about doing this. Have to start planning and scheduling now to have the time to put it together. Need 30-50 boats minimum to make this viable/feasible as currently planned. More boats would be better. More boats cuts the individual entry costs and also provides the needed capital to fund this event as planned.

Plan is for a 3 day event. Actual interest and participation would determine the participant entry cost, event duration and actual fruition of the event. Providing notice now also allows for budgeting the costs and expenses for the participants to be part of this event next boating season The economy is down, but we shouldn’t let it stop us from doing certain boating related events with the proper planning and budgeting.

Intention- To gather all the Sonic owners for an annual run, promote the brand, Put names and faces together- meet other owners and see the boats they have, what they have done to them/ideas for upgrades, etc. Intend to hopefully have at least 5 sponsors.

Participant Entry costs are dependent upon any sponsor contributions and potential Sonic owner entrant interest. Shooting for $300 range to a $400 max Captains Package, and $75.00 Crew Package cost.

Location- Middle & Southern Chesapeake Bay. Approx 150-170 mile round trip run.

When: June/July/August 2012- Dependent upon venue availability and coordination of the stops/accommodations. Date will be set dependent upon the locations having mutual open dates.

Plan & Overview: 3 Day Event- Mostly an open bay run, with a few inland rivers. Helicopter Pics & Video of event.

Friday- Mid Afternoon, Middle Bay Meet & Greet, Evening kick Off Party. Potential site has Dock Bar, Marina, Pool, and Live Band. Overnight -2 Hotels within walking distance and shuttle svc available. Restaurant on site along with food/drinks at the dock bar/start location. Launch Ramp & Parking at the start point. Additionally 2 state parks within a 15-20 min boat ride to the start point.

Saturday- Poker Run Kick off
-Captains meeting. Draw 1st Card/s
-Stop 2- Historic Annapolis Harbor/Naval Academy, boat parade thru the Harbor and Famous Ego Alley- Draw Second Card. Head South as a pack for next stop. Approx hour ride on the open bay. Helicopter shots/pictures/video of the run.
-Stop 3- Lunch Stop: Band, Pool and Beach Party. Draw Card 3. Head for Stop 4/Overnight Spot, 20 min ride.
-Stop 4- Overnight Stop- Hotel & Marina w/Pool. Indoor Private Party on site in the evening with Catered/buffet dinner,
Live Band: Well known famous, nationally toured 80’s Rock Band- already talked with them, they are in if we do this.

Sunday- Continental Breakfast
-Short captains meeting, leave to return North to original start point for pool party, lunch cookout, bikini contest, draw the final card, reading of the hands, payouts for best hand, second best, and worse hand. Bikini contest winner payout.

Participant Financial Responsibilities:- Captain package would cover captain and mate, 2 event t-shirts, 1 poker hand. DVD of the run/event weekend. All inclusive for the lunch/dinner and finale party meals. Continental breakfast is compliments of the hotel Sunday morning.
- Crew Package would cover the lunch/dinner and finale party meals. Continental breakfast is compliments of the hotel.
- Additional Poker Hands $50.00
- Additional T- Shirts $25.00-$30.00
- Accommodation/overnight costs are the responsibility of the participant/s. Blocks of rooms would be reserved with preferential pricing. Usually in the $120-$140.00 per night range. Will attempt to arrange for free or discounted dockage for the boats. Sometimes it’s possible to get free or discounted rate for a large group.
- Your travel, fuel & other costs.

If there is interest in this, respond here, and or to Sonicpokerrun@hotmail.com . Details & dates/times and other info will be provided as things develop. If any of the local Sonic owners want to help out with the event or planning, they are welcome and encouraged to do so. Let’s make this happen.

[gofastguy]

Poker Run Date Set: August 3-5, 2012.

Details to follow.......

[boatme]

Here is one for you to get in the event he can run and fish at the same time LOL

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1aVu9S3IvmA

[45sonic]

Originally Posted by boatme

Here is one for you to get in the event he can run and fish at the same time LOL

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1aVu9S3IvmA

He's from the Chesapeake area, will need to get in touch with him. Anyone have info on them??

[gofastguy]

A few pices of updated info:

I am pleased and proud to announce that Sonic Power Boats / Frisini Motorsports is the lead sponsor for this event. ( More on this later. )

There will be 3 meals, all you can eat, including a full course meal saturday evening, with an open bar. This is all inclusive in this runs entry fee package for all participants. We have our own private wing to host the dinner party and band Saturday evening.

We will have 5 card stops, trophies, healthy poker hand winner payouts, and gift bags are included in the captains package, great event T- Shirts and other give away items too.

There will be some open bay running in the Chesapeake Bay, with helicopter pictures of the poker run, still shots & video of the event, in addition to a DVD provided to the participants as part of their entry package. So we should have some nice air shots running in the bay.

Total run distance is currently looking to be in the 100-120 mile round trip range.

The band for the evening: members of the Atlantic Recording Artist Band- KIX With Front Man Steve Whiteman & The Boys will be rocking us into the night Saturday evening.

This is going to be an over the top event for the Sonic Boat owners.

We need the Sonic owners that are interested in attending to contact either myself or 45Sonic via pm here or email sonicpokerrun@hotmail.com.

Website comming soon with more info, event registration forms, etc.

[gofastguy]

The website with all the info will be up and running in January. For those wishing to do the event, Send in the best pic of your boat to put in the photo gallery section of the website, ASAP. www.sonicpokerrun@hotmail.com

After the site is up, you will be directed to a new email address for info or inquiries.

[gofastguy]

The Sonic Poker Run & Rally 2012 website will be online next week ! We did a change from the original setup to allow the Sonic owners to post their own fav pics in a special section of the website. You can also post comments, etc !

We also have a special page for info on the Band and some links to see them in action.

There is also a special page showcasing the fine talents of Randy Nuzzo and crew ( our event photographer ) with tons of Sonic Pics from the many runs he has done. Randy will have some nice package pricing available for us for those that wish to purchase complete packages of their boats in action on the run.

Each entrant as part of your participation, to show our appreciation for your being part of the run, you will receive 1 ( one ) 8x10 photo of your boat in action in the run. There of course will be a complete DVD of the entire event provided to all entrants.

Sarah has done an excellent job in getting the Website togather. I would highly recommend her and Web Media FX to everyone.

Stay tuned for the rollout !!!!

[gofastguy]

The official event website is now on line. Complete registration info, event costs, accomodations, sponsor package information, band info, event itinerary, etc.

There is also a special section where you can join the website and upload your favorite Sonic pictures, comment, etc.

Sponsors Most Appreciated.

Let us know what you think !

www.sonicpokerrun.com

Register early, book your reservations...... the event is filling up fast.

[gofastguy]

Check out the website. Well over 200 pics of some real nice Sonics of all sizes.
www.sonicpokerrun.com

[cloke]

This event has been cancelled.